Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Third Time's a Charm

Let us not be confusedWith kaleidoscopic reality.Using wisdom and courage to act,Let us not add to the confusion.Deng Ming~Dao

I'm betting you thought I would be much further along with my little scarf....so did I for that matter.

As I was knitting along with the suggested needle, I noticed that the fabric that I was getting was a bit heavier than the sample picture Anne had sent to me.

I had thought that because I tend to be a very loose knitter, that would give me a lighter fabric, but it did not. I will say that I LOVE the fabric in the first picture, but it is not what the designer had in mind.....she is looking more for a wisp of a scarf...something hardly there.

So I went up a needle size and decreased 10 stitches and started knitting merrily along. The fabric was much airier...however, I could tell it would not be wide enough so I ended up ripping that one back to the beginning as well.

I finally settled on the larger needle with the same number of stitches and even though my row gauge will be a bit off, I think that the fabric is more in line with what Anne had in mind, so this will be my traveling companion when we hit the road for one last time tomorrow.

Look what came in the mail today! Whoo hoo!

Normally I do not pre~order books, but having had the opportunity for a sneak peak at Spa this winter, I was smitten. Julia was kind enough to let a few of us take a look at the book and I am so glad I was one of them!

This book is a collection of some old patterns and new patterns designed by Lisa Lloyd.

I was particularly smitten with this sweater. I LOVE it. Interestingly enough, my good friend Terry test knit the sweater that is being modeled in the book. I love it even more now, knowing that my friends had a part in it.

I will definitely be purchasing this yarn in the most beautiful shade of gold soon. This may be my Rhinebeck sweater!

The only thing I can say is "RUN" to your nearest bookstore and get this book...it is fabulous!

Spring.....The last 2 days have surely had a taste of Spring in the air, and the warmish temps have worked hard at melting some of this snow that we have. Unfortunately what we are starting to see is the incredible damage all of this heavy snow has had this area. Will you take a look at my fences.....sheesh!

Comments

This book is just my all-time favorite book of knitting designs. EVER. There are only two designs in the whole book that I'm not crazy about...but I don't hate them. Can't remember when I've bought another book I could say that about! And I have the right yarn in stash for at least four of the ones I love!

So sorry to see the fence damage. amazing this year.
Your Alhambra is going to be lovely. (that is the pattern, isn't it?) I have a friend who is also test knitting it, and she's also ripped back three or four times, looking for the perfect yarn/gauge combo.
Thanks for the book link - just placed my order, can't wait to see it.

Anne's scarf would look great in a heavier yarn, but you're right, that isn't what she had in mind. I do love that pattern. I'll have to keep my eye out for that book, because I love that sweater too! Please share what yarn you choose for it. Oh, and by the way, I've been looking on your blog for the new socks, but I just discovered you already have them in your shop. Come on, Friday (pay day!).

I hope you and Anne do this scarf as a kit.
I'm knitting gust in your sock yarn, Nlack Velvet, and am loving it . A bit denser than the original, but still gorgeous. The colour is beautiful and the yarn a joy to knit with.

Ok, 2nd try...I had to do a traffic check for the DH...bad accident on the usual way home and the road is closed.

The scarf is looking good. I would like to make it when it is out for public consumption! I WANT that sweater!! I have had a itch to do a sweater for me, enough of doing stuff for everyone else!! And I think that is it! Can't wait to see that book and get the details.

Glad to see that things really are melting there, don't like seeing the damage but know what it is like to see what is revealed after a long winter...Was out in the yard today digging up the dead. drought damaged items and trying to make it look like something...even had to cut the grass!!